551 Ferry Road

Closed 11/30/17
Closed 11/30/17
Exterior front picture.
Last Sold Price
$239,500
3 beds1,324 sqft$181/sqft
551 Ferry Rd, Orange, CT 06477

Description

Fantastic price point for getting into Orange! A Berner Lohne-built home listed for sale in a convenient Central Orange location. Built in 1954 by one of the best-known & most prolific builders in the New Haven area, known for craftsmanship & quality construction, this 3 BR home, w 1.5 BA & 1180 sq ft, is for sale by the Estate of the 2nd owner who owned this home for more than 50 years. This home is located minutes from award-winning Racebrook School & Amity Middle School (Orange) and minutes to...Fantastic price point for getting into Orange! A Berner Lohne-built home listed for sale in a convenient Central Orange location. Built in 1954 by one of the best-known & most prolific builders in the New Haven area, known for craftsmanship & quality construction, this 3 BR home, w 1.5 BA & 1180 sq ft, is for sale by the Estate of the 2nd owner who owned this home for more than 50 years. This home is located minutes from award-winning Racebrook School & Amity Middle School (Orange) and minutes to US1, RT 34, RT 15 & I95. The house is attractively positioned on a lot of 0.8 acres at a diagonal w large open spaces on three sides of the property. The first floor of the home features a large living room/dining area (w a fireplace & hardwood floors under carpeting) which exits at the rear of the home through french-doors to a screen porch. The kitchen is cozy and has an efficient lay-out. The main floor steps up to 3 BRs (each with hardwood floors) & a full bath on the 2nd floor. There is a walk-up attic area for storage. The main living level also steps down to a family room on the lower living level w a walk-out entrance and direct garage access. The lower level also has a laundry area w a half bath. The roof is only 4 years old and a new above ground oil tank was installed within the last 5 years. (This home does not have a basement and was built with a crawl space under the home.) Bring your vision! Lots of possibilities! Showings to begin at Open House on 10/15/17.
LISTING CLOSED: 11/30/2017 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Ross Cotjanle • Houlihan Lawrence WD
    P: (203) 787-6888 C: (203) 401-1993 rcotjanle@houlihanlawrence.com

Property Details for 551 Ferry Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
170023656
Days on Market
8
Taxes
$6,363 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1954
Lot Size
0.84 AC / 36,590 SF
County
New Haven County
Basement Description
Crawl Space, Partially Finished, Heated, Interior Access, Walk-out, Liveable Space
Direct Waterfront
No
Garages Number
1
Neighborhood
N/A
Style
Cape Cod, Split Level
Garage Parking Info
Under House Garage
Swimming Pool
No

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$440,000

Avg days on market

8

Sale-to-list ratio

105.3%

Orange, CT

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Building Information for 551 Ferry Road

Stories-Year Built1954Building Size-Lot Size0.84 AC / 36,590 SF

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Property Information for 551 Ferry Road

Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: RT 34 to Racebrook Rd (RT 114). Go South on Racebrook Rd toward the Boston Post Rd. Turn left at Russell Avenue. Turn right at Ferry Rd. 1st house on left.
  • Elementary School: Race Brook
  • High School: Amity Regional
  • Latitude: 41.28512
  • Longitude: -73.006615
  • Middle Jr High School: Amity
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Tax Year: July 2017-June 2018
  • Property Tax: $6,363
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: French Doors, Gutters, Porch-Screened
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Electric Range, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer
  • Attic Description: Walk-up, Crawl Space, Storage Space
  • Cooling System: Window Unit
  • Heat Type: Baseboard
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Interior Features: Cable - Available, Security System
  • Room Count: 8
  • Rooms Total: 6
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Bay/Bow Window,Built-In Hutch,Fireplace,French Doors,Hardwood Floor,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 19.0
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 7.0
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 5
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Tile Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Full Bath
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Half Bath
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: White
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved, Asphalt
  • Exterior Siding: Aluminum
  • Foundation Type: Block, Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 2528
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 144
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 1180
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Level Lot, Lightly Wooded, Treed, Fence - Partial
  • Parcel Number: 1303006
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1180.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 1324.0
  • Zoning: Reside
Utilities
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected

Public Records for 551 Ferry Road

Taxable ValueLand$187,900Additions$82,800Total$270,700
Tax Record2024$7,877 ($656 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,180 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,180 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt144 SqFtStories1Lot Size36,590 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1954Year Renovated1954ZoningRESCountySOUTH CENTRAL CONNECTICUAPNORNG M:64 B:7 L:7

Schools near 551 Ferry Road

This home is within Orange School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Race Brook School
Public - 1 to 6
Amity Middle School: Orange
Public - 7 to 8
Amity Regional High School
Public - 9 to 12
Amity Middle School: Bethany
Public - 7 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Race Brook School
Public1 to 6

Amity Middle School: Orange
Public7 to 8

Amity Regional High School
Public9 to 12

Amity Middle School: Bethany
Public7 to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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$239,500
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